Ozark, Ala. — An Ozark woman was killed in a crash Friday afternoon in Dale County.
Dale County Coroner John Cawley identified the victim as 40-year-old Amber Grimes.
The crash happened on East Highway 27 near Bermuda Street. According to initial reports, Grimes’ vehicle hydroplaned before leaving the roadway and striking a tree, ejecting her from the vehicle.
Grimes was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident happened around 5:15 p.m. and shut down the roadway for approximately two hours while emergency crews worked the scene.
The crash remains under investigation by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.